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A17 PCL

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,476 mi
Last recorded52,476 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,476 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 45,706 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 245/40/20 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges 245/40/20 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,144 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 38,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 32,140 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,241 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,516 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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A17 PCL is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 PCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 PCL registered?

A17 PCL is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is A17 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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